SOLUTION: Hi, I need help on this question that I don't understand. In this question you have to find out what "x" is. 32x + 43 - 20x = -25 + 30

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Question 400100: Hi, I need help on this question that I don't understand.
In this question you have to find out what "x" is.
32x + 43 - 20x = -25 + 30 - 45x
I've tried a few times and even used the calculator but somehow when I check it over (by putting in the value of x into the spots)the two answers are not equivalent.
Thanks!
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, solver91311:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
solving for x
32x + 43 - 20x = -25 + 30 - 45x
12x + 43 = 5 - 45x
57x = -38
x = -38/57

Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

First combine like terms:

Add 45x to both sides and add -43 to both sides:

Multiply both sides by

Check:

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

SOLUTION: Hi, I need help on this question that I don't understand. In this question you have to find out what "x" is. 32x + 43 - 20x = -25 + 30 - 45x I've tried a few times and even